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A pair of large Canton style famille jaune porcelain vases

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
A pair of large Canton style famille jaune porcelain vases
Chinese, Late 19th Century
Height 120cm, diameter 42cm

These large and impressive vases are a pair of Canton-style famille jaune porcelain pieces, decorated with various and extensive motifs of Chinese courtly life. Their form, 'mallet-shaped,' with a long ovoid baluster body, waisted neck and flared rim, is typical of such pieces, and two pairs of dogs facing each other are mounted on the vases' necks, with dragons applied on the front.

Scenes of court life are shown in a series of four square panels. Executed on yellow ground, thus a subcategory of famille verte porcelain, the colour palette used is primarily yellow and green, yet the works are enlivened and heightened by the use of blues and reds, decorating their myriad of motifs with a vast array of colour and warmth. These pieces constitute excellent examples of the skill and quality of crafts in Chinese around the turn of the twentieth century.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16997
Incollect Reference #:	581951

Dimensions

H.	47.24 in;	Diam.	16.54 in;
H.	120 cm;	Diam.	42 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.